The Cowboys has been a tv show on the basis of the 1972 film of the same name. It aired on the American Broadcasting Company television network from February 6 to May 8, 1974. The tv show Star Red A Martinez, Diana Douglas, Moses Gunn, Jim Davis, Robert Carradine, and Clay O'Brien. The series was, produced by david Dortort known for Bonanza and The High Chaparral. The tv show, like the picture, followed the exploits of seven kids who worked on a ranch at 1870s New Mexico. ABC chose to cut back running time, although the Cowboys began as an hourlong show. The arrangement change didn't cause audiences that are increased, and also the show was the victim of cancellation. Guest celebrities comprised Cal Bellini as Wa-Cha-Ka at"The Indian Givers", Kevin Hagen as Josh Redding at"Death on a Quick Horse", also Lurene Tuttle as Grandma Jesse at"Many a Fantastic Horse Died".